General Description

Flattened oval shaped body with 8 shell sections (valves) surrounded by a fleshy girdle. Yellow-brown in colour. Up to 2 cm long.

Biology

Like other chitons, this species probably grazes on algae or animals that encrust rocks. Older individuals often have an eroded shell.

Habitat

Under rocks in shallow water, to depth of 44 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

South-eastern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Chitons

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2 cm

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Identify

• Sea Snails - Chitons

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed